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Philip Steven Jensen, 73

Philip Steven Jensen, the son of Aage and Esther (Jorgensen) Jensen, was born on October 20, 1952 in Superior, Nebraska. He passed away on January 28, 2026 at the Grand Island Reginal Medical Center in Grand Island, Ne. at the age of 73 years, 3 months, 8 days.

Philip was the youngest of 8 siblings. He attended Superior Public Schools and graduated high school in 1971. Philip never married. After graduating Philip became an over the road hauler. He especially enjoyed hauling to California where his sister Betty lived. His sister's children, Michelle and Kevin were little then and he always enjoyed spending time with them. Philip hauled for Rex Christensen and he also enjoyed going fishing with Rex and hunting deer along the river. For a few years he hauled cement for a company in Eastern Nebraska.

When Philip returned to the Hastings area he met Ruben Wenhens. Philip enjoyed harvest and hauling the grain to the elevator or helping Ruben move machinery from one field to another. Of course, the best times were going to eat at one of their favorite eating establishments. Ruben was one of Philip's closest friends along with Alan Hornbussel.

Philip was preceded in death by his parents, Aage and Esther Jensen; siblings Herman (Helen) Jensen, Harry (Laura) Jensen, Edith (Edward) Meyer, Kenneth (Dorothy) Jensen, Betty (James) Patton.

Philip is survived by brother Lloyd (Pat) Jensen of Lexington, NE, and sister Dianne (Richard) Gardner of Formoso, KS; along with numerous nephews, nieces, other relatives and a host of friends.

Memorial Services will be held at: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, Superior, Nebraska
Time of Service: Friday, March 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm
Clergy: Pastor Rod Rose
Burial: Evergreen Cemetery, Superior, Nebraska
Funeral Home: Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 Phone 402-879-3900

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